Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

409. Olivia - Picnic V

*Oh.*

My heart starts beating fast.

*Oh.*

I didn't expect this.

Mommy, this is for you," Spencer says, making me turn my attention to him. He holds a small black velvet box in his hands. I take it from him.

Even without opening it, I know what's inside.

An engagement ring.

My hands tremble so much I'm afraid I'll drop the ring. Ansel comes to my rescue and helps me with the box, opening it for me. Inside is the most beautiful ring I have ever seen. The sunlight reflects on the golden band before bouncing along the two stones set in the ring. One stone is a gorgeous teardrop salt and pepper diamond, and next to it is the blue semi-precious stone from the ring Tyson proposed with.

I press my left hand to my trembling lips. I love the ring so much. It's perfect in all ways. As is the proposal.

Tyson takes my right hand into his. "Little Queen, my sweet Little Bunny," him saying my old nickname doesn't anger me anymore, but I prefer the new one, "I'm so grateful for a new chance at life with you. I love you so much, Olly." A knot forms in my throat, preventing me from expressing how much I love him.

Jasper speaks next. "Little Love," his tone is so soft and full of love. "Despite how I came to know you, my heart belongs to you. You own me. You did from the first moment I saw you. I never knew true happiness until you."

If Jasper only knew how much he did for me. How his love and care for me made me realize I am worth something. I am so lucky to be loved by him.

you. Knowing you have changed

been a while since I last saw a

I love you.

I were to speak Korean I would

shines golden in the sun, making him more handsome than he already is. His brown eyes are full of love. "I've loved you for a long time, Erelah." Each time Ansel says that name to me, he evokes such strong feelings inside me. More than that, it's like I've known Ansel for... lifetimes. "I loved you even when I didn't know

might not remember my former life, but I want to

I nod, letting them know that I want to spend forever with them. Ansel takes out the ring from the box. I reach out my left hand,

"I

get to their feet, and after long kisses and hugs, I turn to face my grandparents. Showing them the ring on my finger, the

***

way to the barn. It's been a while since I last spent some time with the horses, especially with the filly. Ever since Jasper,

I slip inside and go directly to the filly. Her stall is next to Speckles'. Ever since the guys brought the filly home, Speckles started trusting us more. She

us.

of my pajamas, I take several sugar cubes. I brought enough

the treat I brought, I say to her, "For so long, I lived without hope. I even lost the will to die. But all that changed during a cold winter night. This is why I want to call you Vida. It means life in Spanish." It's one of the few words

with

she realizes I don't have more sugar for her, she huffs, upset. After patting her, I go and give the other

Grandpa Jon. He has a flashlight in

you

to check on

go out alone during the night. It's

are out there, I'm in danger. I do hope I didn't forget to mention someone." He gives me a disapproving look. "I am learning how to fight, so I am not

forget you are pregnant. In